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hojaldre

Also spelled: hojalda · hojaldra · hojaldres

Definition

Deep-fried wheat dough, fluffy inside and golden outside. A mandatory companion to Panamanian breakfast. Unrelated to European puff pastry despite the name. It is also known as "harina".

Example

Chopped steak with hojaldre is the quintessential fonda breakfast.Bistec picado con hojaldre es el desayuno de fonda por excelencia.

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Where it is used
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Currency
in use today
Origin
Nombre tomado del hojaldre español pese a ser una preparación distinta.

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See also

carimañolatortilla (panameña)fonda

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